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TDK 462S

1978 Morgan 4/4

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,323 mi
Last recorded42,323 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1978 Morgan 4/450,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDK 462S
MakeMorgan
Model4/4
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 42,323 miles

Nearside Front lower suspension joint has slight play in sliding mechanism.

Offside Front lower suspension joint has slight play in sliding mechanism.

Slight corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch to chassis, body panel.

Slight oil leak from front suspension units.

Pass 19 Jun 2015 42,311 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 42,309 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 42,013 miles

How Reliable is the Morgan 4/4?

Based on 54,616 MOT tests across 3,966 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
597
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
3,966
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 666
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 458
Stop lamp not working 451
fog lamp not working 371
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 321
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TDK 462S is a 1978 Morgan 4/4 in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Morgan 4/4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 50,999 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Morgan 4/4 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 666 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TDK 462S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morgan 4/4 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 48 years old, this Morgan 4/4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TDK 462S registered?

TDK 462S is a 1978 Morgan 4/4, first registered on 1 June 1978.

Is TDK 462S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TDK 462S shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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